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October 30, 2026
Eco Living – Feed your pumpkin to livestock to keep it out of the landfill
Leaves along the shore of Comfort Lake in Wyoming, MN
October 20, 2026
Don't let leaves litter lakes

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February 11, 2025
MnDOT and Stahl Construction each fined more than $17,000 for discharging sediment-laden water into Nine Mile Creek
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A young man with two thumbs up stands behind a sign that reads "Donate, don't dumpster, 297 pounds so far."
February 11, 2025
Bemidji State University promotes donations over dumpsters with Minnesota GreenCorps help
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February 4, 2025
SkyWater Technology fined more than $97,000 for violations with their air permit, federal regulations and Minnesota rules
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A young woman stands next to a newly planted tree and a sign with information about the tree.
February 4, 2025
Hennepin County gives trees a chance with Minnesota GreenCorps help
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February 3, 2025
City of Long Prairie and C&L Excavating each fined more than $10,000 for construction stormwater violations
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Hand adjusting the temperature on a thermostat.
February 3, 2025
Eco Living – How to conserve home heating energy on a budget
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Man in waders crouches in a shallow stream using monitoring equipment.
January 31, 2025
Minnesotans get a say in protecting the state’s water
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Wind turbines in a golden field with a dark cloudy sky.
January 30, 2025
Report: Minnesota’s greenhouse gas emissions rebounded after the pandemic, but remain below 2019 levels
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January 27, 2025
Louisiana-Pacific of Two Harbors fined more than $15,000 for stormwater and wetland violations
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January 22, 2025
Help save Minnesota waters, your pets, and your wallet from too much salt this winter

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